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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Creativity | #27 | 3.272 | 3.778 |
| Gameplay | #33 | 2.502 | 2.889 |
| Overall | #34 | 2.502 | 2.889 |
| Writing | #37 | 2.021 | 2.333 |
| Sound Design | #41 | 2.213 | 2.556 |
Ranked from 9 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
What themes did your game use?
1. Time Trave l 2. Hidden Cheats
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Interesting time manipulation mechanics, but as Human said, it would be nice if they were more organic instead of only applicable at set story-related points.
Is the third bus stop is necessary? It's just a few steps away from the second stop and unlike the first stop isn't blocked off in any way. I guess that's kinda realistic though? 😅
Hah hah hah. I did the third bus stop to signal to the player that you can move forward to a bus station, but you need to move backwards to station 1.
I'm working on more side goodies so you are rewarded with seeing the different outcomes using your time magic.
I was waiting for a clever time manipulation game, and you delivered! I liked the different tools, and the way it was pretty clear what to use for each puzzle. Too bad I couldn't complete the mission (since the demo ended). Nice piece of custom art for the character as well. I had to chuckle when I won 1 million dollars and the guy in the store just casually handed it to me. No biggie. Just an instant millionaire.
I didn't find the game too buggy, but definitely worth some polish. Using time skills at the wrong time often doesn't make sense. Like freezing or slowing time doesn't change how people interact, or freezing time just tints the screen while nothing else ends up changing.
It could be tough, but just about every interaction should change depending on what time magic you've used. NPCs should go silent when frozen for example.
Having some sort of HUD with the time magic linked to Common Event Buttons would be really nice too. It is inconvenient to check out the menu over and over.
Overall, loved the creative idea and execution which (mostly) worked.
I am really flattered that you enjoyed the mechanics. My plan is to finish the main content to then add lots of time side interactives. If I can get my hands on a good UI for just use of time magic, it would really speed up the game. Again, thank you so much for your support.
Veno has some sweet UI stuff: http://venogames.com/
That might be appropriate for a modern world time travel game.
I'm looking, and I'll have to find the right plugin. Thank you for this site. I would love an easy access spell use where you can just press the spell in just one menu interface.
Hey!! I liked your game a lot but unfortunately I got stuck on the roof and there was no way to jump down. I like the time mechanic, you should go beyond a jam with this game.
Hey VeroClaw. If you tell me/show me a picture of the roof stuck, I'll fix it.
Thank you for the words of support. I really appreciate it. I'm still working on adding missing things, and upgrading it, and will have it an update by the end of the month.
Biggamefreak
I found more glitches, but I will fix them and wait for the jam period to end before I submit an updated PC version with finished boss fight and more time secrets. I will submit more fixes along the way. Any fixed will be applied to this HTML5 Version: https://sidaal.itch.io/alkon-the-time-manipulator-ios-version
4/3/21-I fixed a major game breaking bug for my time freeze magic halfway through the game. This will allow the game to play properly. There is still no final boss fight yet, but when I post the next update, I will submit the boss with more time secrets to play with and exploit (minus the bugs hopefully.) I'm happy for feedback and questions.
I am unable to download. Getting a -Cannot read property 'build' of undefined- error.
Solved your issue. You gotta download and unzip the file. I hope you like the game. Any bugs, send them my way. They appear to be in the bar, and the house on the northeaast later.
I liked the idea with different spells that can manipulate time. Unfortunately I couldn't play long, because the thief got stuck in the fence.
Thank you so much Paralantax for trying my game. The thief getting stuck in the fence be thwarted it you chase him with time slow before he gets to the fence. Please keep going. There are more glitches but it can be beaten.